WHITLAND CLOSE, B45 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B45 8SJ

WHITLAND CLOSE, B45 8SJ, Birmingham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.47 per 1,000 population. This B45 8SJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B45 postcode area, which has experienced 320 crimes and a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B45 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B45 8SJ, encompassing approximately 4458 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

B45 8SJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Saville Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ormscliffe Road with total crimes: 3
  • Tinmeadow Crescent with total crimes: 1

WHITLAND CLOSE, B45 8SJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72.47-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson21.57100.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.50166.67%
Public order43.5933.33%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Other theft20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.92-53.85%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences133.1462.50%
Criminal damage and arson12.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.930.00%
Vehicle crime51.7925.00%
Other theft21.12-33.33%
Burglary20.45-60.00%
Public order20.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.06-27.27%
Burglary51.790.00%
Vehicle crime41.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.90300.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.2683.33%
Vehicle crime42.47300.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.22-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.36-33.33%
Other theft21.350.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences93.36-10.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.04-41.18%
Vehicle crime32.24-40.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.30112.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.81300.00%
Vehicle crime51.7966.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 202416
June 20246
May 202413
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310
October 202317
September 20238

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B45 8SJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Saville Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ormscliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Tinmeadow Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bomers Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Roseleigh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Himley Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Cliff Rock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1